The Role of Plant Genetics in Soil Health: Selecting Crop Cultivars for Organic Production
Webinar Details
When:
May 15, 2023 1:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:30 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Mark Schonbeck, Research Associate with the Organic Farming Research Foundation, Santa Cruz, CA
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) - 1.5 hour CCA - CM Credit
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1.5 hour Conservation Planning Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Join us for this webinar during which we will discuss selecting organic crop cultivars for organic production.
Organic farmers need crop cultivars that perform well in organic production systems, and several farmer-participatory plant breeding networks are beginning to meet that need. Breeding priorities for the organic sector include disease and pest resistance, weed competitiveness, nutrient and water use efficiency, rapid emergence and establishment, overall vigor, and resilience to drought and other weather extremes as well as market traits such as flavor and nutritional value. Cultivars that perform well in low-tillage organic production systems, partner effectively with beneficial soil microbes, utilize nutrients and moisture efficiently, require less cultivation for weed control, and generate extensive root systems and abundant above-ground residues while maintaining good yields can contribute directly to soil health. Today’s webinar will discuss recent advances in cultivar development for healthy soils and successful organic production.
This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. Contact Jennifer Ryan, Science & Technology Training Library content manager, for more information about this webinar.
Audio is Computer Broadcast only | Live captions
NOTE: A "view" button will be available within one week of the live presentation date to access the on-demand recording of this webinar.
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